Spring Arbor University - Echo Yearbook (Spring Arbor, MI)

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BOYS' BASKETBALL Basketball is one of the major sports at Spring Arbor in which practically everyone is in- terested. During the winter months basketball comes into its own and, although we do not par- ticipate in inter-scholastic games, our intra-mural games show real playing skill and perhaps more important, real sportsmanship. 5 Last year the College Freshman boys won the Championship. Again this year, they, though now College Sophomores, carried their banners to victory. LADIES' INDOOR Ladies indoor is one of the youngest sports which has been initiated. Perhaps that is the reason why it has not aroused as much interest as other athletics. As a good take off , the season is begun with games between the old and new girls, helping to break the ice and create a friendly spirit in all situations. The tournament has been won by the Seniors of the last two respectively. Fair play and co-operation are its outstanding qualities of edu cation. MEN'S INDOOR The season being too hot to start the annual soccer schedule, the gap was filled this year by a round of indoor. Each class entered an enthusiastic team. The final game was between the old rivals, College Freshman and High School Seniors. Two energetic teams walked out on the Held, both aspiring to win the trophy. Both played good but the Seniors triumphed. GIRLS' BASKETBALL As a result of the large number of skillful players who participate, the past two seasons of ladies' basketball has increased in excitement. The Juniors succeeded in winning the 1932-33 tournament after many hard games and persistent Hghting. It was hard to predict the outcome of the 1933-34 combat for the teams were evenly matched and steadily improving. The final game between the Seniors and College Freshmen was exceedingly exciting. Victory for the Col- lege Freshmen. SOCCER The 1933 soccer season started with a bang. Merlyn Voller, our athletic director, ar- ranged two tournaments. The first was the percentage and the last, the elimination. In the first tournament the Col. Freshmen and Col. Sophs were the two Sttongest teams. The elimina- tion tournament featured many exciting combats and the final struggle was between the Col. Frosh and Col. Sophs. The final game was a Hne example of good sportsmanship. The Col. Frosh were victorious. The 1934 tournament was won by the Col. Sophs . ATHLETICS Page Forty-one

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FORENSIC CONTESTS Virginia Powley Asbury McCallum Violet Dodds George Wilkin Col. Declam. '33 H. S. Oratorical '33 Col. Declam. '34 H. S. Declam. '33 H. S. Oratorical '34 Many fields of extra curricular activities present themselves to the student as he enters high school and college. He must of necessity choose those in which he is the most interested. It is certain that he does not choose amiss if he decides to take part in at least some of the forensic activities of the school. His reward will be the ability to meet the public with greater ease and effectiveness. In the high school department there are three fine opportunities for the student who wishes to develop his ability to speak. The debates, declamatory contest and oratorical contest are con- ducted under the auspices of the Michigan Forensic League. This arrangement gives the stu- dent opportunities to meet with other schools. All orations for the oratorical contest are original with the student who gives them. They also deal with subjects vital to the community. The task of writing an oration is not an easy one. The student learns how to collect material, how to organize this material, and then how to get it woven into an oration. This training alone is valuable. But in addition, he too must meet the public and effectively deliver his oration. This is open to Juniors and Seniors. Those taking part in the declamatory contest learn some speech which has become famous. They endeavor to deliver with naturalness and directness these speeches. It is a splendid oppor- tunity for the Freshmen and Sophomores to learn to appear before an audience. Cash prizes are offered for both the declamatory and oratorical contests. The interest in the forensic activities has been growing for several years. We hope it con- tinues to grow. For we are convinced that the student who puts forth the effort to participate in one or all of these activities will find himself amply repaid. ' MARGARET j. MATTHEWSON. O UPLIFT 'Twas only a painting of the sea Along the English coast Where barren chalk clifts raised their brows Against the sea to boastg Where angry surges thundred loud, Like clamors of a motley crowd In riot, gathered at the site Of some fair states' judicial might, But high above the clash and strife, The sea-gulls, soaring thru The clouds, knew naught but of their life Of perfect liberty! So human souls can live, tho in A world of conflict caused by sin, Lives full of joy pure and serene Thru grace bestowed by Christ our King. LAURINE DEYO. Page Forty

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CALENDER 1933-34 SEPTEMBER 4-Students return. 5-School opens. Convocation by the Rev. J. H. Whiteman of Evanston, Ill. 7-Reception for new students on the campus. 8-Old faculty ladies give new faculty ladies informal party. 15-All-school picnic at Ella Sharpe Park in Jackson. 20-Rat episode. For particulars ask Miss Matthewson. 21-Spring Arbor day of fast and prayer. 22-First Literary program of year in library. 25-Much anxiety. A Cappella tryouts. 30-Mr. Lewis Snyder, former member of Board of Trustees, dies suddenly. OCTOBER 3-Seniors and College Sophs combine and skip about 8:30 p. m. 4-Skippers return about 11 p. m. and are greeted warmly by juniors and College Freshmen in the gym. 6-Literary program. Mrs. Carrie Burritt, General President of the W. M. S. speaks. 17-Tennis. Dowley wins girls' singles by defeating B. Smith. 18-Open House. 20-Farwell dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wells, of Pontiac, who assisted in building new boys' dorm. Z4-Etiquette talks. 27-Bats and witches! Halloween party held in the gym. 31-Revival begins. Bishop Griflith, evangel- ISI. NOVEMBER 1-More tennis-B. Andrews and Boice de- feat Lowell and Kelley in boys' doubles. 3-Dowley and Lowell lose mixed doubles to Justice and B. Andrews. Lowell beats Boice in boys, singles. 9-Young People's Regional Convention be- gins. Spring Arbor entertains over 200 guests. Misses Bessie Reid and Grace Murray, missionaries to China, and Bishop and Mrs. G. W. Griffith are speakers. Mrs. H. H. Winslow visits on the campus. 12-Revivals and Y. P. M. S. Convention end. A Cappella makes first appearance in chapel. 13-Bishop and Mrs. Griffith leave for Cali- fornia. I5-College Freshmen boys defeat the Junior Boys 4-3 in Soccer game. 16-junior and Freshman boys combine and beat Seniors and Sophomores in Soccor, 2-1. 17-Spring Arbor's first debate with North Adams here. Spring Arbor victorious, 3-0. 20-Seniors win Indoor game defeating H. S. Sophs 25-5. 23-Echo pictures are taken. Lots of tears shed over missed classes. Proctorls room- mate dies in his bed. Funeral service omitted on account of the disappearance of the corpse-a mouse. Soccer tournament won by College Sophs by defeating Col. Frosh. Senior Girls win Indoor tournament by defeating Juniors and Col. Sophs. 24--Violet Dodds takes first place in College Declam. Page Forty-two